ALAT Mock Exam with Complete Solutions 2024/25
Update
What is the appropriate description of barbering in mice? ✔✔A dominant mouse chewing the
fur
off a subordinate mouse
As with cats, the USDA requires dogs to have which types of identification? ✔✔Collar with tag
or tattoo
What is the average weight range of adult female mice? ✔✔18-35 g
How often should a dog pen be cleaned? ✔✔Daily
What is an uncastrated male pig called? ✔✔Boar
What describes a harem mating system? ✔✔One male is housed with two or more females
and the
group is kept together after mating
For which animals is fiber considered a "true nutrient"? ✔✔Ruminants
What is the most common plastic used for rodent caging? ✔✔Polysulfone
What is the optimum pH for water in a fish tank? ✔✔6-8
Normal body temperature for a dog, 102.5 degrees F, is what temperature Celsius? ✔✔39.2
The anti-inflammatory drugs cortisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are examples of:
,✔✔Steriods
The recommended temperature range for rabbits in degrees Celsius is __? ✔✔16-22
What does the term precocial mean? ✔✔Born fully furred with eyes open
What is a breed of domestic swine? ✔✔Duroc
What are infectious agents that are smaller than bacteria and not made up of a whole cell
called?
✔✔Viruses
What is the scientific name for the ferret? ✔✔Mustela putorius furo
The most acceptable euthanasia for mouse pup is the following? ✔✔Decapitation with IACUC
approval
Institutions require health exams usually: ✔✔Before an offer of employment and annually
thereafter
What husbandry task must be performed for a rabbit on a regular basis? ✔✔Nail clipping
What is the term described in the 3R's for designing a study so that stress or paint to an
animal is
minimized? ✔✔Refinement
What is the general term for microorganisms that cause disease? ✔✔Pathogens
, Mucous plugs may remain in a female rodent's vagina for up to how long after mating? ✔✔24
hours
Which is an inbred strain of rats? ✔✔Lewis
Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner?
A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room
B.) Dedicated for each animal room
C.) Stored off the floor in a closet
D.) In the hall near the animal rooms ✔✔B.) Dedicated for each animal room
When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to:
A.) Jump
B.) Bite
C.) Urinate
D.) Injure themselves ✔✔A.) Jump
Enrichment for a ferret may include the following;
A.) Sugary treats
B.) Flavored water
C.) Rubber balls
Update
What is the appropriate description of barbering in mice? ✔✔A dominant mouse chewing the
fur
off a subordinate mouse
As with cats, the USDA requires dogs to have which types of identification? ✔✔Collar with tag
or tattoo
What is the average weight range of adult female mice? ✔✔18-35 g
How often should a dog pen be cleaned? ✔✔Daily
What is an uncastrated male pig called? ✔✔Boar
What describes a harem mating system? ✔✔One male is housed with two or more females
and the
group is kept together after mating
For which animals is fiber considered a "true nutrient"? ✔✔Ruminants
What is the most common plastic used for rodent caging? ✔✔Polysulfone
What is the optimum pH for water in a fish tank? ✔✔6-8
Normal body temperature for a dog, 102.5 degrees F, is what temperature Celsius? ✔✔39.2
The anti-inflammatory drugs cortisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are examples of:
,✔✔Steriods
The recommended temperature range for rabbits in degrees Celsius is __? ✔✔16-22
What does the term precocial mean? ✔✔Born fully furred with eyes open
What is a breed of domestic swine? ✔✔Duroc
What are infectious agents that are smaller than bacteria and not made up of a whole cell
called?
✔✔Viruses
What is the scientific name for the ferret? ✔✔Mustela putorius furo
The most acceptable euthanasia for mouse pup is the following? ✔✔Decapitation with IACUC
approval
Institutions require health exams usually: ✔✔Before an offer of employment and annually
thereafter
What husbandry task must be performed for a rabbit on a regular basis? ✔✔Nail clipping
What is the term described in the 3R's for designing a study so that stress or paint to an
animal is
minimized? ✔✔Refinement
What is the general term for microorganisms that cause disease? ✔✔Pathogens
, Mucous plugs may remain in a female rodent's vagina for up to how long after mating? ✔✔24
hours
Which is an inbred strain of rats? ✔✔Lewis
Cleaning tools should be stored in what manner?
A.) Against the wall in the animal holding room
B.) Dedicated for each animal room
C.) Stored off the floor in a closet
D.) In the hall near the animal rooms ✔✔B.) Dedicated for each animal room
When handling gerbils, you must be cautious because they have a tendency to:
A.) Jump
B.) Bite
C.) Urinate
D.) Injure themselves ✔✔A.) Jump
Enrichment for a ferret may include the following;
A.) Sugary treats
B.) Flavored water
C.) Rubber balls
